Sample guideline based on our experience of where things can go wrong.
Sample questions on the big things it’s essential to get right.
Ministers’ positive response to ‘Good Work’ lacks detail on pre-self-employment support.
Meeting Wednesday 6 September. Join the members of Redhill Business Guild on Wed 6th September and help improve our town for local business people and all residents. The Guild aims to speak for Redhill business organise events that benefit Redhill businesses and residents promote Redhill as a great place to do business take part in to local initiatives and projects. Find out more here or @RedhillGuild At […]
Setting up a business or social enterprise. Are you or a friend unemployed or looking to return to work? Surrey Community Action is promoting a free ‘taster session’ to help you see if this kind of opportunity would suit you. Date: Monday 11 September. Time: 1000 to 1230. Place: Chertsey. The session, run by the Inspiring Enterprise* project, will cover: […]
Our profiles* of local traders reveal the most common rewards and worries of going self-employed. 2 Roger – Gas Engineer Roger was originally an apprentice with British Gas but eventually decided to go self-employed. Like most of his colleagues, he felt the company wasn’t paying well at the time. He now enjoys feeling his time is […]
Our profiles* of local traders reveal the most common rewards and worries of going self-employed. 1 Brian – Gardener Brian learned his business working for a gardening company. He went on his own because he wanted more freedom – to choose when he worked and who he worked for. He values more than anything not being […]
In the Budget Chancellor Hammond announced increases to national insurance contributions for self-employed people. Within a few days the plan had been withdrawn. The episode led to hundreds of comments in mainstream news and a storm on social media. Much of this was hot air and disappeared overnight. In a few cases something worth noting was said. We picked out an item* in The Times. Janice Turner questioned the […]
Serious about business. The business team at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is committed to helping small firms and start-ups. And not just committed. They’re doing some good stuff to give local people the best chance of starting a successful firm. Have a look at their page on How we can support your business. They […]
“But I feel I was left out to dry.” I was on Job Seekers, but finding it difficult to get a job possibly because I am dyslexic and have problems reading, writing and doing paperwork. I am also no use with computers. It was about two years ago when we discussed my difficulties at Job […]